Viofor JPS Scientific Articles

A modern magnetostimulation method

The acronym JPS was formed of the names of the inventors: Jaroszyk, Paluszak and Sieron.

The JPS therapy uses an altemating magnetic field, which is generated by the Viofor JPS equipment. The device was designed for magnetostimulation and based on the JPS method. According to the opinions of French and British experts, Viofor JPS is the world leader in state of the art magnetostimulation equipment.

Magnetostimulation, like magnetotherapy, is defined as periodic magnetic fields which influence live organisms. In the case of magnetostimulation, the average magnetic field induction is about 1000 times smaller than that applied in magnetotherapy. Furthermore, emitted signals are of a more complex structure than signals applied in magnetotherapy.

The JPS method has the following biophysical effects of magnetic fields on animated matter:

In order to apply all of these biophysical effects simultaneously, special temporal characteristics were drawn up by F.Jaroszyk. Each temporal characteristic consists of single signals, packets of signals, series of signals, sets of signals and combinations of signals. The sequence of electrical signals is converted in the applicator into analogous sequence of magnetic signals which affect the organism. Indications and contraindications for applying Vioforotherapy in medicine and dentistry are now being precisely detailed.

Professor F. Jaroszyk and Dr L. Kubisz - Department of Biophysics, University of Medical Sciences in Poznan, Poland.

From research to the Viofor JPS System

>The influence of magnetic field on living organisms, especially on human beings, has always interested many researchers. In ancient Egypt magnets were used to boost the body’s resistance to harmful factors in order to prolong life. The therapeutic properties of magnets were used by Aesculapidus, the teacher of Hippocrates in ancient Greece , and Claudius Galenus in ancient Rome.

Until the early 20s of the last century, only naturally occurring magnets were known. Only the experiments of Hans Christian Oersted attracted attention to the magnetic field created around the conductor of electric current.

The unstoppable development of technology has caused occurrences of electromagnetic fields everywhere. Such fields are generated by power lines and household appliances, as well as transportation and industrial equipment that run on electricity. These often uncontrollably- occurring magnetic fields create so-called electromagnetic smog. It has negative effects on living organism and leads to irregular functioning and destabilisation of biological systems which are sensitive to frequency and intensity changes in the electromagnetic field. It especially affects nervous system cells, synapses or pineal gland functioning. The latter plays an important role in the regulation of biological rhythms in the human body.

All these developments led to thorough research being conducted into the physical properties of electromagnetic fields. This in turn has led to observations of the effects and mechanisms of the influence that electromagnetic fields of various parameters have on living organisms.

In the last 30 years, there has been observed the most dynamic development of experimental research on the influence of pulsating electromagnetic fields on living organisms.

It is worth noticing that scientific research is of extreme importance in the registration and detailed description of a particular phenomenon conditions. The next stage of research determines modifying factors, i.e. increasing or decreasing occurrence of a particular phenomenon, as well as its occurrence in vitro or only in vivo. It is also important to transfer the conclusions from research of one species onto others, including human beings, which always has to be done with a large dose of criticism and caution. Yet another stage of research is in the form of clinical research and observations, the standards of which have been determined by the World Health Organization (WHO) and which will not be discussed in the present publication.

For a number of years, the research on the influence of pulsating magnetic field on living organisms has also been conducted at the Department of Physiology of the Medical Academy in Poznan. Below we present two examples of such research which were previously presented at symposiums organised by Med & Life Poland Ltd.

1. The influence of a pulsating magnetic field on post-stress restitution

The research involved 18 males, age range 19-22, of average physical efficiency determined according to Astrand. Before the physical trial, all subjects had a circulatory system resting stage check up based on ECG, which showed no pathological changes. Then the subjects went through 3-times submaximal stress test in 7-day intervals. After each stress test the subjects were resting lying down, respectively:

a) on a couch covered with MRS-2000 applicator, generating variable electromagnetic field for 8 minute period
b) on a couch covered with MRS-2000 applicator not connected to electricity
c) on a couch covered with a blanket.

The results show that the return of pulse to initial values was fastest in case of subjects resting on the applicator generating pulsating magnetic field. Similarly, the normalisation of arterial blood pressure, in case of subjects exposed to magnetic field, was 60% faster.

The results of research on post-stress restitution indicate a positive influence of the pulsating magnetic field generated by MRS-2000. The mechanism of this positive influence is due to the influence of the magnetic field on blood circulation and the processes of oxygen distribution and diffusion, which mainly occur within the microcirculatory vessels.

2. Antioxidant enzyme activity in the blood of rats under long term influence of magnetic field

For years, researchers have been interested in the influence of electromagnetic fields (PEM) on cell respiration processes. They have observed the stimulation of haemoglobin bonding with oxygen and its utilization within cytochromes. There has also been observed an increase in the activity of NADPH dehydrogenase, succinate dehydrogenase and cytochrome oxidase in hepatocytes of rats exposed to a magnetic field.

The increased intensity of cell respiration processes results in the increased number of free oxygen radicals, which is observed in organisms exposed to electromagnetic fields. Free radicals are atoms, molecules or their fragments able to exist independently and having one or more unpaired electrons at orbitals. Not all oxygen components of free radical properties are oxygen radicals. Thus it would be more appropriate to refer to them as oxygen reactive forms (RFT).

In the process of evolution, organisms have developed systems protecting against harmful effects of free radicals. One of the most important systems of this kind is the system of antioxidant enzymes. It consists of: superoxide dismutasis (SOD), catalase (CAT), and glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px). However, with the increased production of RFT, their degradation by antioxidant enzymes may not be sufficient. It bears certain consequences for organisms, such as oxidation of polyunsaturated fatty acids, decrease in fluidity of cell membranes, damage in structure of nucleic acids and biopolymers, inactivation of enzymes or production of chemotactic agents.

In our previous research, we have found a change in the antioxidation activity in the blood of rats singularly exposed to PEM. That is why we have tried to assess the activity of SOD, CAT and GSH-Px, as well as the value of total antioxidation state, the concentration of hydrogen peroxide and the level of malonic dialdehyde (MDA) – the marker of radical genesis in the blood of rats that had been exposed to a long term electromagnetic field.

The research subjects were male rats from the Wistar strain of average body weight 220± 10g given water and feed LSM ad libidum. Indoor temperature was 18±1º, and subsequent cycles light-darkness were in 12 hour intervals. A magnetic field was generated by magnetostimulation system M 2000. The research was conducted between 9 and 11 a.m. The animals were divided into 3 groups, 10 rats each:

I – control group.

II – research group. The animals were placed in plastic containers situated always at the same place of magnetic field applicator and exposed to magnetic field of 70 mT intensity, once per day for 8 minute period, for 7 consecutive days.

III – research group. The condition of the experiment were identical to those in group II. The time of experiment was extended to 14 days.

After the exposure to magnetic field had been completed, blood samples were taken from anesthetized rats through puncture in the right heart ventricle. Blood samples were placed in heparinized test tubes and then spinned for 10 minutes in 700 x g in order to obtain plasma and red blood cell fraction.

In the red blood cells, an MDA level was determined, as well as SOD, CAT, and GSH-Px activity. In the received plasma, the concentration of hydrogen peroxide, the level of malonic dialdehyde and antioxidation state were determined with the use of Randox (UK) test kits.

The changes observed in rats exposed to magnetic field during 7 and 14-day periods are not unique. In the experiment model we have observed decrease of H2O2 concentration. The level of malonic dialdehyde (MDA) in plasma rose initially, and then dropped after second week of exposure to magnetic field. The MDA level in red blood cells after 1 week of exposure dropped and stayed the same until the end of the experiment. It could mean a reduced production of free radicals.

In recent publications, we can read about both radical genesis being stabilized by electromagnetic field as well as doubts whether it influences their production at all.

Decrease in RFT production, as observed in our experiments, correlates with decreased activity of superoxide dismutasis and catalase. SOD is an enzyme, whose activity depends on free radicals diffusion level. At the same time, hydrogen peroxide produced during oxidation is decomposed by catalase.

The decrease in CAT activity which we have determined is thus connected with the decrease in H2O2 concentration. In this context, the mechanism of glutathione peroxidase increased activity is unclear. Similarly to earlier experiments, we have observed increased activity of GSH-Px as the effect of magnetic field. GSH-Px occurs in two forms: one that includes selenium and one that does not. The former indicates catalase activity. However, in our further experiments we have observed a decrease in H2O2 concentration. The form not containing selenium utilizes reduced glutation to reduce lipid hydroperoxide. It may be that the increased number of such forms of RFT has caused an increase in enzyme activity. At the same time, we have observed an increase in activity of non-enzyme antioxidant systems, indicated by increased value of antioxidation state in plasma.

We cannot exclude the direct influence of magnetic field on activity of antioxidant enzymes, which are mainly metalloenzymes. It concerns the change in activity of cytochrome C oxidase. In in-vitro experiments, the changes in this enzyme activity have been detected, which depended on line of force distribution in magnetic field. The increase of cytochrome C activity due to influence of constant magnetic field has also been observed.

The above-described research suggests which research methods should be used in order to be able to interpret the influence of electromagnetic fields at different levels of integration of bodily functions: from the entire system level, through cell level, to processes on molecular level.

The results of many similar experiments and clinical research allowed utilization of pulsating magnetic fields in practical medicine. There is a great number of reports on positive results of magnetotherapy in the following diseases:

  1. tissue damage – where accelerated growth and regeneration occurs
  2. cellular respiration disorders – the increase in oxygen transport by haemoglobin as well as oxygen bonding and diffusion are observed, as well as activation of enzymes of cell respiratory chain
  3. blood circulation disorders –improved rheological blood properties and cardiovascular system action; anti-swelling and anti-inflammatory action
  4. metabolism disorders – biochemical research shows decrease in level of lipids cholesterol in blood with a positive change in lipoproteins a to lipoproteins b concentration ratio.
  5. neurological disorders – improved interneuronal conduction, improved action of sensory and motor nervous systems, analgesic action in chronic pain syndromes

The above-mentioned examples are only a part of all therapeutic uses for electromagnetic fields described in publications.

It should be mentioned that variable electromagnetic fields used in magnetotherapy and magnetostimulation must have certain induction andfrequency values. Determination of those values is a result of long-term and arduous research, numerous observations, experiments and clinical research. Additionally, the generating equipment has to guarantee stability and repeatability of the generated magnetic field. Finally, what is of utmost importance for the user, they have to be safe in use, comfortable and user friendly. Viofor JPS meets all of those above-mentioned standards…which makes it the leader in the market. Our goal is to continue research in order to improve and modernise the Viofor JPS System.

Professor. Janusz Paluszak M.D.of the Medical Academy in Poznan, Poland.

In the new millennium

We have entered the new millennium with a year and a half's worth of experience with the apparatus for magnetostimulation - the Viofor JPS. I would like to present to you the evaluation of Viofor based on survey of its users. My team of researchers has analysed over 3000 questionnaires so far.

What is the outcome? Viofor JPS is more often used by women - over 55% of all users

As for the age of the surveyed, 80% of the whole group were people between 25 - 65 years of age. I think that this particular age range is due to the determination of professionally active patients to regain full physical and mental ability. People over 65 constituted several percent, and the smallest group were patients under 25 years of age. When analysing patients in regards to their ailments, it was shown that the largest group i.e. 80% of all patients, represented diseases of motor system. Half of the patients from this group used magnetostimulation due to spondylosis, and 25% due to extremity arthrosis. All the patients stressed the positive and prolonged analgesic effect of magentostimulation.

Every 10th patient used Viofor JPS due to bone fracture or injury.

Unfortunately, within the group representing motor system diseases, only a few patients, namely 3%, used magnetostimulation due to osteoporosis. When considering the latest data, it seems that this group should be larger, since it has been stated that variable magnetic fields positively effect osteoporosis treatment through stoppage of osteoclastic processes, increase in bone mineralisation and analgesic effect. In western countries, over 50% of patients treated for osteoporosis are exposed to magnetotherapy. I hope that this fact will influence the increase of magnetostimulation usage in osteoporosis treatment in Poland , for both prophylactics and therapy.

Additionally, as I see it, only every 20th patient was treated for ankylosing spondylitis or rheumatoid arthritis, which represents too low a number when compared to possibilities of magnetostimulation effect in regard to these diseases.

Almost 10% of patients acknowledge the usage of Viofor JPS for nervous system diseases. The largest group uses magnetostimulation for headaches. Viofor JPS is an excellent remedy for headaches; however, I would like to stress, that a patient should always seek medical consultation in order to treat such an ailment. Magnetostimulation with the use of Viofor JPS is especially effective in treatment of migraines.

According to our questionnaires, only the small group of patients used magnetostimulation as an additional treatment for paralysis and paresis due to cerebral stroke and circumferential, non-neoplastic damages of nervous system. Since magnetostimulation not only reduces spasticity, but also improves muscle motorics and positively influences the patient's well being, it should be widely used in treatment of these diseases.

According to our questionnaires, magnetostimulation with the use of Viofor JPS has also become more popular among patients with neuroses and sympathicotonia.The toning effect of magnetostimulation is especially positive in such cases and can be used also by physically fit people who are overworked and overstressed.

After having analyzed questionnaires regarding the effect of MRS 2000 (the original equipment) and Viofor JPS, it can be stated that a temporary pain intensification after exposure to magnetic fields generated by Viofor JPS is almost four times rarer than after usage of MRS 2000.

Only every 50th patient complained of pain intensification after magnetostimulation with the use of Viofor JPS. Every fourth patient felt a pleasant warmth, and every fifth felt a tingling sensation.It especially affected patients suffering from diseases of central nervous system. Every 20th patient claimed that magnetostimulation with the use of Viofor JPS caused a feeling of relaxation, whereas every 100th patient indicated cramps in lower limbs.

Based on over 3000 questionnaires, it can be concluded that magnetostimulation with the use of Viofor JPS is now being successfully used in prophylactic and medical treatment. There are, however, areas where it could be used to a much larger extent.

Professor Aleksander Sieron M.D.

The nervous system

The human being, as the product of nature, is an ideal creature. This statement would be true if people lived in harmony with the natural environment. Unfortunately, a long time ago, people left their natural environment and have since been defining their own living conditions, which often do not support proper physiological functioning of the human body. The world created by people is mostly artificial in nature. An artificial environment puts a lot of strain on those biological adaptation mechanisms of the body, which did not keep up with essential changes in human development - as stressed at one of UNESCO’s sessions. At the same time, due to technical development as well as the intensified pace of lifestyle and complicated social relations, the need for such mechanisms has grown significantly.

The level of adaptation of the human body to living conditions created by a man himself is too low. The proof for that could be the ever-increasing degree of civilization-related diseases. The number of cases grows systematically and the character of diseases changes constantly.

The illusion pill

In order to treat civilization-related diseases, there are commonly used medicines, natural remedies and physical medicine. However, pharmacotherapy is considered the main achievement of civilization. Instead of propagating a healthy lifestyle, the mass media advertise pharmacotherapy as omnipotent, thus creating the "pill syndrome" - a pill is a remedy for every disease.

Highly developed countries have a powerful pharmaceutical industry, which is one of the most profitable businesses in the world. Enormous amounts of money are spent every year on theoretical research and introduction of new drugs on the market. As a result, the pharmaceutical market is constantly changing, which gives an illusion of progress.

At the same time, widespread usage of pharmaceuticals has resulted in new problems, such as: allergies, lower immunity, and dysfunction of homeostasis, which is the result of toxic chemical compounds. We have learned that people cannot be cured by pharmaceuticals alone. That is why, since the end of the 20th century, a great interest in medicinal herbs and physical medicine has developed. These are natural methods and, if used properly, they stimulate physiological reactions of the body, thus leading to normalization of dysfunctions.

Magnetic fields

The human body has always been exposed to cosmic electromagnetic radiation as well as the earth’s magnetic field. That is why the magnetic field is the natural, therefore normal, environment for physiological reactions of the body.

The development of radio, TV and electronics has produced an artificial electromagnetic field in our human environment. This field interferes with the natural magnetic field of the earth and causes damage to physiological adaptation mechanisms in the human body.

Viofor JPS is a step forward

Viofor JPS by Med & Life Polska generates a weak variable magnetic field similar to the earth’s magnetic field. The variable amplitudes and frequencies of the field cause changes in the cell electrical processes and in ionic reactions in systemic fluids. It also creates conditions for their normalization and strengthens the adaptation mechanisms of the body.

The mechanism of the effect of magnetic fields has been professionally discussed by Prof. Aleksander Sieroń in his book "Application of magnetic fields in medicine", which I highly recommend.

The nervous and circulatory systems are the most important systems of the body. They stimulate the synergy of all organs and, thus, the proper functioning of the body. They also participate in the adaptation process of the organism and provide nourishment to tissues. Finally, they help in maintaining of homeostasis.

Physical, mental and social strain lead to stress, which has become a part of human life. On the one hand, stress reaction protects the organism and induces adaptation processes. On the other hand, in case of increased intensity, stress can lead to disturbances of physiological reactions and can result in diseases, including diseases of the nervous system.

Stress, the nervous system and a variable magnetic field

Diseases of the nervous system are considered to be civilization-related diseases and are mainly caused by stress. In the past few years, there have been increased incidents of these diseases, and what is more, they seem to attack people at a younger and younger age. Social cataclysms and negative emotions due to poor lifestyles are also the cause of stress.

Due to the above, we have studied the effect of weak magnetic fields on the most common diseases of the nervous system.

The studied group consisted of 64 patients (41 women and 23 men) in the ages between 23 and 65, who suffered from the following diseases:

vascular-vegetative dystonia 14

neurosis 11

neurasthenia 13

migraine 13

insomnia 13

All patients – both objectively and subjectively – apart from typical clinical symptoms, also indicated emotional changes (increased nervousness, irritability, and inadequate reactions to external stimuli) which proved dysfunctions of the nervous system. The patients also showed high fluctuations in arterial blood pressure.

Therapy with the use of Viofor JPS was recommended in order to normalize the functions of the nervous system. For the procedures, a large applicator (mat), programme P1 and application method M2 were used. The procedures were applied every evening (except for Sundays), between 5 and 7 p.m. , for 12 minutes. The treatment cycle consisted of 6-12-18 procedures. There were no other therapies used. During treatment, arterial blood pressure, patient's emotional state, state of capillaries, and the reaction of peripheral and central nervous system were controlled.

The therapy resulted in increased stress resistance and in the limitation or elimination of pharmaceuticals taken. The treatment helped the patients to change their stereotypes and improved their understanding. It also helped them to develop a healthy lifestyle, eliminated psychic discomfort and increased resistance to stress.

Prof. Oleg Ivanovich Efanow, head of the Institute of Physiotherapy at the State Medical-Stomatological University, Moscow, General physiotherapist for the Russian Ministry of Health, Chairman of the Russian Association of Physiotherapists and Health Resort Medicine, Member of International Academy for Computer Information.

The analgesic effect of magnetic fields

The constant, long-term effect of earth’s magnetic field allowed adaptation and homeostasis in living organisms. However, all electrical appliances that have been working in our environment for over 100 years are the source of electromagnetic smog, which causes harmful, not yet fully known effects on living organisms.

Only recently have electromagnetic fields been used in disease diagnostics and therapy. The principle of “limited accessibility” allows the use of these fields as long as it is necessary, and as short as it is possible.

There appear to be various apparatuses generating magnetic fields and used by doctors and therapists, whose clinical action is not fully documented and which cure “everything”. What is more, even well known companies produce equipment of not fully documented effect and application.

However, in the Rehabilitation Department of Health Centre in Sieradz (former District Hospital in Sieradz), research has been conducted into the analgesic effect of classic magnetotherapy and magnetostimulation.

99 persons with lower back pain syndrome were examined. The patients were divided into 3 groups. Group 1 was exposed to magnetostimulation, group 2 to placebo in the form of simulated application, and group 3 to magnetic field generated by a classic apparatus of 2.9 mT induction, 40 Hz frequency and rectangular impulse shape. The evaluation was done in measurable pain scales (Huskisson and Laitinen) as well as by Schober test.

The results indicate the highest effectiveness of magnetostimulation as far as pain lessening is concerned, as well as its frequency, the amount of painkillers taken and the increase in everyday activity. The range of spine mobility has also increased in patients exposed to magnetostimulation.

The results obtained in groups exposed to classic magnetotherapy did not differ from the ones obtained in placebo group.

The analgesic effect of slow-changing magnetic fields can be explained by direct effect on opioid system of the organism and directly through the anti-inflammatory effect of these fields. However, the observation that the resonant system has stronger analgesic effect needs further research.

Reiter and Karasek state that magnetic fields generated by household appliances and electrical conductors can lower melatonin level in people.

Czernicki et al. have indicated that medical application of magnetic field of 2.9 mT induction, 40 Hz frequency and rectangular impulse shape in lower back pain syndromes also causes a decrease in the night concentration of melatonin in all patients.

Karasek et. al. have proven that the application of variable magnetic field did not cause any changes in the night concentration of melatonin in patients treated for lower back pain.

Reiter also reports that the application of melatonin in patients with cancer and motor system diseases reduces the amount of administered painkillers. The level of melatonin in patients suffering from chronic pain is significantly lower. Time of reaction to pain in mice is two times longer after midnight , since at that time mice indicate the highest level of melatonin.

From the research and observations described above it can be concluded that the stronger analgesic effect of magnetostimulation is caused by maintaining the level of endogenic melatonin in patients with lower back pains.

Voltaire once wrote: “the art of medicine lies in occupying the patient until the disease goes away”. In the case of physical therapy, occupying the patient to divert his attention is not so important as the fact that what we are applying should be good for his health.

Marta Woldanska-Okonska, M.D. Specialist in medical rehabilitation and orthopaedics Head of Health Centre in Sierad.

Magnetostimulation in rehabilitation

In recent years, there has been great interest observed in the therapeutic application of pulsating, extremely low frequency magnetic fields – ELFMF. They are fields of frequency from 3 to 3000 Hz and intensity equivalent to induction = 10 mT. Recently, due to interesting therapeutic results, attention has been drawn to magnetostimulation. It is the term defined by Prof. A. Sieron. We can observe here an analogy to laser therapy, which uses low power radiation, so-called laser biostimulation or low energy laser therapy. Values of magnetic fields used in magnetostimulation are comparable to the Earth field intensity, i.e. 70 μT.

The effect on the living organism is not yet fully explained. Biological effects are said to be due to extremely low currents, so called Lorentz powers, induced in the tissue during pulsating magnetic field flow.

They cause:

There are estimated to approximately 1000 publications on the physiological and clinical aspects of magnetotherapy and magnetostimulation. It is believed that magnetic fields used in magnetotherapy cause:

As a result, magnetic fields have analgesic, anti-inflammatory and anti-swelling effects. They also increase oxygen utilization and cellular respiration. In addition, they increase blood flow in arteries and capillaries and accelerate wound-healing process.

The above mentioned effects of magnetic fields suggest clearly positive results in rehabilitation, especially in Parkinson’s disease, SM and motor system pain syndromes. Currently, based on Sandyk’s research, it is believed that such effect is due to modulation of neuron activity as well as effect on pineal gland and melatonin secretion. Clinical analysis of the above data by Sieron et al. promises positive effects of magnetic fields application in the above mentioned diseases.

One of the most interesting areas of magnetostimulation is its effect on bone healing. It has been started by Basset, who observed in his work the positive effect of magnetic fields on bone fracture healing. He states that the very weak currents that occur during application on piezoelectric substances, such as collagen, stimulate activity of the hemogenic cells. This mechanism is especially important in case of bone immobilization. Magnetic fields act similarly to mechanical forces produced by muscles and affecting collagen. Incidentally, it has not been established yet whether such effects are the result of magnetotherapy and its effect on system piezoelectricity, or if they are caused by improved blood supply and oxygen distribution.

Consequently, magnetotherapy and magnetostimulation are widely applied in bone fracture treatment and osteoporosis. Analysis of these disease processes by Sieron et al., based on medical records of patients exposed to such therapy, indicated a positive effect of magnetostimulation on the above indicated diseases.

It should be added that there is a modern generator of such fields, which is produced by Med & Life Poland Ltd. under the name of Viofor JPS. Its design is based on the principle of biological system resonance with pulsating magnetic fields. The apparatus automatically generates fields of frequencies resonating with biological objects.

One crucial effect cannot be omitted when analysing therapy with the use of slow-changing magnetic fields, namely, the effect of organism soothing. It makes such form of therapy applicable not only due to its physiological but also psychological considerations. In other words, it is also useful in psychological rehabilitation. It is extremely important in patients, whose stresses are the result of disability or invalidism.

Despite the lack of strict contraindications to such form of therapy, there is a need, however, to be cautious in case of certain diseases. According to comparison by Gruener, contraindications include: pregnancy, active tuberculosis, thrytoxicosis, acute coronary failure, unstable angina pectoris, serious viral, bacterial and mycotic infections, as well sa electronic implants regulating functioning of various organs. Relative contraindications include active neoplastic disease, despite the fact that recent results of research in this area are very promising.

A small number of data on certain mechanisms of pulsating magnetic field effect on organisms, especially its resonance action, as well as indications, show that it is a method of physical medicine of 21 century with great prospects for the future. One of its main benefits is the possibility to limit medication, especially non-steroid anti-inflammatory medicines, whose long-term application may affect digestive system.

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Professor Tadeusz Mika

The more common uses of Low Frequency Magnetic Fields in healing

(References to the studies/trials are included at the end of this document)

The universal effect of LFMF application is the reduction in pain. It is achieved by the rapid release of beta-endorphins.

In most cases, and especially in migraines, the effect is very rapid. However, in chronic pain associated with degeneration of joints and spine, usually there is an initial increase in pain followed by marked reduction after 4-5 treatments. Virtually all studies quoted below refer to the pain reducing effects of LFMF.

1. Fracture repair

This is the best documented area, with studies from all over the world covering the past 30 years. Studies indicate substantial benefits in all aspects of the treatment. The first machines were dedicated to just this task. In a study of 1007 patients, the use of LFMF contributed significantly to the healing process in 79% of those treated.

Another study reported reduction of time in bone formation from an average of 29 weeks to 16 weeks.

(44.8% faster healing).

2. Soft tissue injuries

Again in this area speeding up of the healing process was universally observed. Usually the beneficial effects are assessed by double blind studies on rats.

3. Various joint diseases

In a study of 3014 patients, 82% had one joint disorder and 18% had multiple joint disorders. Significant lowering of pain and improvement of the range of motion were observed in all patients.

4. Osteoarthritis

This is one of the most rewarding areas for the application of the LFMF.

In a study of 259 patients, 97% benefited from the treatment, with 23% registering disappearance of symptoms, 49% showing substantial improvement and 25% improvement. 2% showed no change and 1% showed further deterioration.(97% benefited from treatment).

5. Rheumatoid arthritis

This is more difficult to treat but the results are also very good. In the latest study of 55 patients, 2% showed a disappearance of symptoms, 40% made substantial improvement, 53% showed some improvement and 5% stayed the same. Nobody deteriorated.(95% benefited from treatment).

6. Osteoporosis

In study of 44 women, none made a full recovery, but in 34% of patients, bone density returned within 85-90% of normal. A further 55% showed substantial remineralisation. 11% showed no improvement.

(89% benefited from treatment)

7. Spinal disorders

In a study of 702 patients, 21% registered disappearance of symptoms, 51% substantial improvement, 21% improvement, 6% lack of improvement and 1% deterioration. In many cases, the first few treatments caused initial intensification of the symptoms.(93% benefited from treatment).

8. Cardiovascular diseases

In a study of 78 patients with high blood pressure, after 15 treatments the average systolic blood pressure decreased by 26 mm Hg and diastolic by 13 mm Hg.

As a result, the general improvement was considered exceptional in 42% of patients, very good in 37%, good in 17.5% and of no effect in 3.5%.

In a study of 44 patients with the chronic coronary heart disease, substantial improvement was observed in 85.7% cases. This was accompanied by substantial increase in cortisol concentration and corresponding decrease in aldosterone concentration. (85.7% benefited from treatment).

9. Bronchitis, bronchiectasis, pneumonia and other lung disorders

The increase in the ciliary activity helps to clean the lungs and expel the accumulated fluid. In bronchiectasis, it was found to improve breathing efficiency and decreased the number of episodes that lead to the scarring of the lungs.

In a study of 158 patients with pneumonia, many beneficial effects were observed including increased sensitivity to medication.

10. Diabetes 1 & 2 plus complications such as angiopathy, retinopathy and neuropathy

Over the past three years, extensive studies, first on rats and then on humans, have been undertaken by Prof. Sieron and his research team.

The conclusion is that long-term exposure to LFMF showed a significant hypoglycaemic effect, related to stimulation of insulin secretion and increase in glucose uptake - in a still unknown way.

In clinical trials, significant efficacy of LFMF in treatment of patients suffering from late organ complications of diabetes like angiopathy, retinopathy and neuropathy was confirmed.

The recommendation was that LFMF should be immediately incorporated into treatments of diabetes types 1 and 2, especially in the case of organ complications.

11. Ulcers

There is a surprisingly large body of evidence confirming the effectiveness of LFMF in the treatment of ulcers of the skin, especially chronic varicose ulcers. There is also a small body of research related to non-bleeding ulcers of stomach and colon, suggesting their faster, more complete closure.

12. Dermatological conditions

New light assisted (Red & Infra-red) LFMF therapy has increased greatly the efficiency of treating soft tissue and skin inflammation, bedsores, burns and psoriasis.

In a study of 920 patients, the treatment with LFMF always considerably improved the speed and quality of recovery with a 50% reduction of conditions leading to permanent disability.

13. Stroke

In a study of 219 stroke victims, 92% of patients showed considerable improvement. In 71% of these, spasticity, mobility and coordination of the paralysed limbs showed great improvement. In 48% of sufferers, affected speech also showed considerable improvement. The treatment also helped the patients in relaxation and sleep. (92% benefited from treatment)

14. Multiple Sclerosis.

The first trials in treating MS with LFMF were undertaken by Prof. R Sandyk in the USA in 1992, results of which are in the public domain. It is surprising how little is known about the trial by the sufferers and the organisations providing support.

In the latest study of 64 sufferers, after a course of treatment with magnetostimulation, 50% of patients showed permanent and significant improvement in several parameters. Another 40% showed variable improvement, and only 10% showed very little response.

MRI scanning following this particular study showed that the improvement was not related to the decrease in demyliation of the nerve fibres.

(90% benefited from treatment)

15. Cerebral palsy, hyperactivity, autism

It has been known for sometime that the LFMF affects brain activity.

However, before the year 200,0 there was little attention paid to this effect.

Since that time, there has been a considerable interest around the world in this area following the in-depth studies and results published by Prof. Pecyna.

The studies involved, over a number of years, more than 1000 children ages 5-16. The conclusion was that the exposure to LFMF in the organisms children with pathological hereditary traits, such as autism, psychohyperkinesis and cerebral palsy caused the release into their consciousness of a feeling of general relaxation. Memory capacity increased, and cortex maturity - conditioned by a gradual decrease in sympathetic system activity - increased emotional balance and concentration of attention. This was accompanied by the improvement in motor sensory coordination. Only 4 children exhibited negative effects, and this was from the beginning of the trial. (99.6% benefited from treatment).

16. Parkinsonism and Alzheimer’s disease

In the study of Parkinson’s disease, 91 patients were involved (in 59% LFMF was the only treatment) and over 90% showed improvement. This included improvement in visually evoked potentials, improved sense of smell, better diction and verbal delivery, greater relaxation, better sleep patterns and considerable decreases in pain. In Alzheimer’s disease, benefits were limited to improvement in visual memory and recognition, and sleep patterns improved. (90% benefited from treatment).

17. Migraine

In 89 patients, migraine disappeared after treatment in 38% of the cases. Another 35% felt great relief in the pain experienced, 23% felt some improvement, 4% were unaffected by the treatment. In all cases continuance with LFMF decreased the frequency and severity of the headaches.

(96% benefited from treatment).

18. Depression

In a study of 24 hospitalised patient,s there was a significant decrease in the intensification of the depression after just 7 treatments and a marked decrease after 15. The intensity of the depression was estimated using Beck’s, Montgomery-Asberg’s and Hamilton ’s scales. There was no difference in the control group.

(100% benefited from treatment).

19. Stress

The stress-relieving properties of LFMF are often remarked upon in many studies and often are a significant component in the success in treating other conditions.

References to the above

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